Temp Driver/Maintenance Worker

Harlem United Community AIDS Center Inc•New York, NY

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Driver/Maintenance Worker is responsible for conducting all moves, relocations, and apartment viewings for Veterans Housing. This role also involves assisting with all functions and operations related to the upkeep, repair, and improvements of residential apartments and facilities when driving responsibilities are not needed. The Driver/Maintenance Worker is also responsible for managing day-to-day operations in the facility department, including but not limited to special assignments of all units and all information related to them. The Driver/Maintenance Worker will work closely with the Senior Veterans team on their driving responsibilities as well as the Senior Director of Property Management to ensure preventive, predictive, and proactive maintenance tasks are maintained, carried out, and in compliance with all codes, licensure, safety norms, and regulations of the company, Local, City, State, and Federal guidelines. The ideal candidate will have skills relating to driving, moving skills, critical thinking, and decision making, as well as hands-on experience and skills across a broad spectrum of maintenance services and repairs in the areas of plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, and electrical.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
Three years’ experience in a lead maintenance position.
Five years’ experience in general maintenance functions including: cleaning/janitorial, light carpentry, plumbing, electrical, plastering, painting, lock repair, dry wall application, managing power tools and equipment.
Must have a valid New York State Driver’s License, maintained in good standing throughout employment and remain subject to DMV background check.
Position requires walking, standing, climbing, bending, and stooping.
Must be able to lift and carry objects short distances (50-75 lbs max).

Nice To Haves

Trade school certification, or other technical related courses a plus.
Some knowledge of HIV-related issues preferred.
Computer literacy for client data entry and word processing preferred.
Critical thinking and decision making skills are ideal.
Fluent in English; bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

Relocating clients to new units throughout the 5 boroughs.
Driving various vehicles to complete daily assignments.
Drive staff and clients to apartment viewings.
Moving furniture from Veterans housing to various locations.
Assist with putting furniture together where needed.
Responsible for completing work orders assigned by management.
Ensures all safety protocols and guidelines are complied with by and for staff and clients in accordance with Harlem United’s safety practices as well as departmental procedures.
Conducts vehicle inspections and gas refueling.
Clean out vacant units.
Repair of vacant units: paint, plastering, floor tiles, apartment door lock.
Assist with garbage recycling and organizing.
Assist with building coverage in the Property Management Department.
Assist with janitorial duties as needed.
Provide assistance and guidance to staff as needed, including additional or special supplies outside of our general maintenance inventory that may be needed to complete a task.
Must be ready to perform daily maintenance duties and prepared to handle emergencies.
Troubleshoot repairs and maintenance problems.
Maintain a productive working relationship with case managers and other department supervisors.
Attends and completes all required training.
Responds to emergency situations as necessary.
Install and replace walls, including sheetrock, framing, compound, and plaster
Perform a wide variety of repairs to flooring, including structural and tile replacement
Repairs a variety of items (e.g., locks, worn tumblers, springs, etc.)
Paint/plaster a variety of surfaces (e.g., buildings, apartments, and floors, etc.)
Install plumbing fixtures (e.g. drinking fixtures, faucets, sinks, shower heads, etc.)
Assists with preparation for site audits and inspections as scheduled by the Senior Director of Property Management.
Provide transportation for staff, clients, auditors, etc. as needed.